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Shop Manager and Service Writer

Walker Automotive,Inc
Hopkinsville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2026

Lead the Legacy: Shop Manager & Service Writer – Elite Leadership Opportunity

Are you a high-energy leader who demands excellence and thrives on building genuine, long-term relationships? Walker Automotive is looking for a powerhouse Shop Manager & Service Writer to champion our mission and lead our team to the next level of operational success.

At Walker, we don't just manage shops; we restore the values of the classic service industry. We are looking for a "Values-Keeper" who will ensure every client receives a "WOW experience" rooted in radical transparency and integrity.

The Role: Strategic Leader & Mission Champion

As our Shop Manager, you are the face of the company and the primary driver of our culture. You will lead by example, managing both the front-of-house customer experience and the back-of-house workflow efficiency.

  • Leadership & Accountability: Lead the staff to meet sales objectives while holding every team member to our high standards and policies.
  • Relationship Management: Proactively prevent service issues and skillfully turn challenges into opportunities to strengthen client loyalty.
  • Operational Mastery: Maintain a high-velocity, efficient workflow using advanced shop management software.
  • A "No Job Too Small" Mentality: Whether it's running a shuttle or assisting the team, you do whatever it takes to support the shop's flow.

Elite Compensation & Future-Focused Benefits

We believe in rewarding the leaders who grow our business. Our compensation package is designed to provide both immediate high-earning potential and long-term security.

  • High-Yield Earnings: Realistic annual potential between $85,000 and $150,000.
  • Performance-Driven Pay: Your compensation includes a commission based on the Gross Profit of your personal performance.
  • NEW: Profit-Sharing Retirement Plan: We are invested in your future. Our new profit-sharing plan ensures that as you drive the company to win, you share in that victory for your retirement.
  • Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Includes Health Insurance, Paid Holidays, and Paid Vacation.
  • Career Ascension: Dedicated opportunities to grow into a Store Manager role with additional bonuses based on net profit increases.

Professional Development & Tools

We invest more in our leaders than any other shop in the region.

  • Continuing Education: 40 hours of paid training per year.
  • Industry-Leading Systems: Enrollment in Shopfix and Salesfix training to sharpen your leadership and sales skills.
  • Networking: Opportunities to attend national conferences and learn from the best in the automotive business.

What You Bring to the Table

  • Proven Leadership: At least 5 years in a management or supervisory role.
  • Sales Excellence: 1 year of professional sales experience with a proven ability to close with integrity.
  • Technical Proficiency: Strong Windows/Email skills with a typing speed of at least 30 WPM.
  • Operational Stamina: Ability to manage a fast-paced environment from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily.


If you are ready to lead a team that values your voice and rewards your drive, apply to join the Walker Automotive family today.


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Benefits:

Employee Discounts, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $85,000 - $150,000

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